Asia

Intractable Afghan graft hampering US strategy–Afghan government has yet to prosecute a high-level corruption case

by Matthew Rosenberg and Graham Bowley New York Times March 7, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan — For the past few months, possibly the most intriguing poker game in Kabul has been taking place in the sprawling pink sitting room of the man at the center of one of the most public corruption scandals in the world, the near co...

North Korea agrees to suspend some nuclear activities and missile tests in exchange for US food aid

by Associated Press/Washington Post /Washington Post February 29, 2012

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Nepal’s Monsanto debate spotlights seed sovereignty

by IRIN News January 12, 2012

An effort by US donors and multinational agribusiness Monsanto to partner with Nepal to boost local maize production with imported hybrid seeds has met civil society opposition calling - instead - for home-grown solutions. ...

Developed world failing on climate funds pledge, says Bangladeshi minister

by Fiona Harvey The Guardian January 2, 2012

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Lentils in Nepal(short video)

by IRIN News December 30, 2011

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